This bill revises existing laws concerning the inspection and marking of hides and meat from slaughtered animals in Montana. A significant change is the elimination of the requirement that each dressed carcass of a slaughtered animal must be stamped, which streamlines the inspection process. The bill also updates the requirements for bills of sale related to the ownership of hides and carcasses, ensuring that proper documentation is maintained during inspections.

Additionally, the bill amends Section 81-9-112 of the Montana Code Annotated (MCA) to clarify the responsibilities of slaughtering establishments and inspectors. It specifies that inspectors must maintain records and issue certificates of inspection, while also detailing the process for handling bills of sale. The act is set to take effect immediately upon passage and approval.

Statutes affected:
LC Text: 81-9-112
SB0078_1(1): 81-9-112
SB0078_1(2): 81-9-112
SB0078_1(3): 81-9-112
SB0078_1(4): 81-9-112
SB0078_1(5): 81-9-112
SB0078_1(6): 81-9-112
SB0078_1: 81-9-112
SB0078_2: 81-9-112
SB0078_X(1): 81-9-112
SB0078_X(2): 81-9-112
SB0078_X(3): 81-9-112
SB0078_X(4): 81-9-112
SB0078_X(5): 81-9-112
SB0078_X(6): 81-9-112
SB0078_X(7): 81-9-112
SB0078_X(8): 81-9-112
SB0078_X: 81-9-112